
This program helps rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to overcome distance, isolation, and limited local access to education and health care.
Funding can support things like:
✅ Distance learning equipment
✅ Telemedicine equipment
✅ Computer hardware, network components, and software
✅ Interactive video systems
✅ Instructional programming
✅ Limited technical assistance for using the equipment
Awards range from $50,000 to $750,000, and USDA estimates approximately $27 million will be available for FY 2026.
For rural areas, this is more than a technology grant. It is a workforce development tool, a health access tool, and a way to build long-term rural resilience.
Applications are accepted from May 1 through June 30.
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If your rural organization is looking at education, workforce training, telehealth, or regional service delivery, now is the time to start preparing.
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